AS/R Systems, Inc. has developed a contingency design approach to Profile© client operations into specific requirements prior to recommending new, specialized methods. We have found that there is no substitute for disciplined operations research (OR) prior to writing a scope of work (SOW). Data generated by this research is reviewed with the client for approval prior to incorporation into the final system design. AS/R's design/build approach provides diagnostic information required to fine-tune client-specific methods, configure a productive package of Magic Warehouse™ algorithms and custom motion controller interfaces, drive "best practice" methods, minimize "touch time" and maximize ROI.

Potential clients are invited to fill out the following survey for evaluation by our team of experts. We will contact you to discuss the results of our evaluation, and if there is a fit between your needs and the benefits we can provide, access to our more sophisticated OR systems evaluation and design techniques will be offered. If accepted, all Profile© planning tools, work flow models, supporting spreadsheets and data base models developed will be left with you, providing a powerful intellectual property and resource planning asset for use in the ongoing management of your operation.

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Facility Information

How much space does the present storage system utilize?

Dimensions of each section of the building?

What is the clear height to the bottom of the ceiling joists?

How many receiving/shipping docks do you have?

How many elevated and grade level loading docks do you have?

What is the primary power infeed into the building?

Carousel Storage System

How many sku's are stored on the carousels?

Number of slots of each standard dimension?

How many shelves per unit and what is clear height spacing between shelves?

Shelving Storage System

How many sku's are stored on shelving units (upstairs and under rack)?

What are their dimensions (3' or 4' wide x 7' to 8' tall x 1.5' to 2' deep)?

How many shelves per unit and what is clear height spacing between shelves?

Large Items Storage System (i.e., racked commodities)

How many items stored on pallet racking?

How many rack bays are used (often 14' x 8' wide x 42" deep)?

Number of pallets of materials (each roughly 48" deep x 40" wide)?

Receiving and Shipping

How is receiving/shipping done?

Do items arrive on large trucks or courier (e.g., UPS, FedEx)?

Staffing

How many people are involved in warehouse operations?

How many people work in Receiving?

How many people are involved in "put away"?

People involved in order picking (lines picked/day & staff required/zone?

Carousels      

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Off Carousel   

How many people are involved in order consolidation and packing?

How many people are involved in truck loading and shipping?

What is the cost per employee including perks?

Order Fulfillment and Item Profile

How are orders received?

Number of orders per day?

How many lines of items ordered per order?

How does this vary?

How many different items or sku's do you keep?

Does shipping schedule stress receipt by customer before weekends?